A Closer Look

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 8, 2011

Now that Governor Cuomo has released his 2011-2012 proposed New York State budget, attention turns to the Legislature's efforts to carefully and deliberately examine the details of the plan and assess its impact on local communities.

That process is underway at the Capitol this week with a series of joint public hearings held by the Legislature's fiscal committees.

The Senate and Assembly have also released their respective fiscal reviews of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2011-2012 state budget. Read more...

I'm also continuing to meet with our local leaders, business owners, educators, and the representatives of many area groups, institutions, and organizations and encourage as much local input as I possibly can.

Senate and Assembly approve O'Mara's legislation creating ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’ to ensure long-term viability of public transit systems

June 20, 2017

Senator O'Mara has sponsored numerous meetings and forums on the future of rural public transportation, including one with Senator Jim Seward (r.) in Cooperstown in 2015.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 19, 2017 ~ 'A duty to combat heroin and opioid crisis'

June 19, 2017

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

O’Mara and Palmesano pay tribute to GST BOCES instructor Dale Robie of Savona: NYS SkillsUSA names Robie as 2017 ‘State Advisor of the Year’

June 15, 2017

At a celebration at the GST BOCES Coopers Campus on Friday, June 9, from left to right: GST BOCES Executive Director for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Chris Weinman, Senator O'Mara, Dale Robie, Dale's wife Dori, Assemblyman Palmesano, and CTE Principal Colleen Hurd.

O’Mara: Taxpayers deserve 'zero tolerance' policy on Medicaid fraud and waste

June 15, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano sponsor legislation targeting Medicaid fraud and waste.